Master of Science – Ocean Engineering (online)
Year One
Fall
EOC 6635 Engineering Data Analysis
EOC 6185 Advance Hydrodynamics 1
Spring
EOC 5172 Mathematical Methods in Ocean
Engineering
ECO 6515 Hydrodynamic Aspects of Ship Design
Summer
OCP 6050 Physical Aspects of Oceanography
EOC 6317 Engineering Principles of Acoustics
Year Two
Fall
EOC 6216C Corrosion 1
EOC 69343 Ship Structural Design
Spring
EOC 6630 Signal Processing
EOC 6431 Offshore Structures
Summer
EOC 6663 Intelligent Underwater Vehicles 1
Course
Faculty¹
Instructional Designer2
Development Period
Initial Offering
EOC 6635 Engineering Data Analysis
Pierre-Philippe Beaujean
Spring 2011
Fall 2011
EOC 6185 Advanced Hydrodynamics 1
Karl von Ellenrieder
Spring 2011
Fall 2011
EOC 5172 Mathematical Methods in Ocean
Manhar Dhanak
Spring 2011
Spring 2012
Engineering 1
EOC 6515 Hydrodynamic Aspects of Ship Design Palaniswamy Ananthakrishnan
Spring 2011
Spring 2012
OCP 6050 Physical Aspects of Oceanography
Palaniswamy Ananthakrishnan
Summer 2011
Summer 2012
EOC 6317 Engineering Principles of Acoustics
Stewart Glegg
Summer 2011
Summer 2012
EOC 6216C Corrosion 1
Richard Granata
Summer 2011
Fall 2013
EOC 69343 Ship Structural Design
Hassan Mahfuz
Summer 2011
Fall 2013
EOC 6630 Signal Processing
Pierre-Philippe Beaujean
Fall 2011
Spring 2013
EOC 6431 Offshore Structures
Hassan Mahfuz
Fall 2011
Spring 2013
EOC 6663 Intelligent Underwater Vehicles 1
Pak-Cheung (Edgar) An
Fall 2011
Summer 2014
¹ – The faculty name was pulled from the most recent offering of the course. If this is incorrect, or if there are multiple instructors, please let me know so I can
update the table.
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– Instructional designers will be assigned once the faculty assignment per course is confirmed.
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- Currently the course number for Special Topics. New course number will be specified.
Course Descriptions
Engineering Data Analysis (EOC 6635) 3 credits
Fourier transform applications to the processing of ocean engineering related types of signals, time and frequency domain analysis of signals, signal processing
techniques, laboratory work involving actual ocean time series data using modern data acquisition systems.
Advanced Hydrodynamics 1 (EOC 6185) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor
A two-semester sequence providing a comprehensive and rigorous background in hydrodynamics for ocean engineering graduate students. The course will
cover development of basic equations and fundamental approximations, potential flow, low and high Reynold’s number flows, turbulence, and boundary
layers. It employs basic analytic and numerical methods of problem solving.
Mathematical Methods in Ocean Engineering 1 (EOC 5172) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
First of a two-course sequence of mathematical methods in solving ocean engineering problems in hydrodynamics, vehicle dynamics, acoustics and vibrations,
ocean structures, and electrical and mechanical systems.
Hydrodynamic Aspects of Ship Design (EOC 6515) 3 credits
Prerequisite: EOC 6185 or equivalent
Course covers the hydrodynamics of naval architecture with topics including resistance, propulsion, sea-keeping, and maneuvering with emphasis on geometric
effects on vehicle performance.
Physical Aspects of Oceanography (OCP 6050) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in Ocean Engineering
A critical review of physical, chemical, and geological oceanography. Extensive assigned reading, seminars, etc. are required.
Engineering Principles of Acoustics (EOC 6317C) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
The physical principle of acoustics, governing equations and their solutions, bounded and unbounded media, sources, sound generation propagation and
measurement.
Corrosion 1 (EOC 6216C) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Theory of corrosion with regard to electrode potential, polarization and passivity, and corrosion prevention; techniques in corrosion research; corrosion and
corrosion prevention in the marine environment.
Ship Structural Design (EOC 6934) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
New developments and advanced work in specialized areas of ocean engineering designed for individual student interest.
Signal Processing (EOC 6630) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor
Theory of information processing with particular applications in the fields of communication and sonar.
Offshore Structures (EOC 6431) 3 credits
Prerequisite: EOC 61524
Basic structural systems, environmental loading, fixed and gravity type platforms, semi-submersibles, floating and compliant platforms, external pressure shell
structures including oil storage tanks, pipelines, wet and dry subsea completion systems, buoy engineering, concepts for frontier areas, dynamic response.
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- EOC 6152 is not included in the current curriculum. Can this prerequisite be overridden, and if so, will it cause problems for other programs?
Intelligent Underwater Vehicles 1 (EOC 6663) 3 credits
Prerequisites: STA 4032
Engineering principles for intelligent, unmanned, untethered, underwater vehicles (IU3 vehicles). Topics include vehicle kinematics; and tasks, behavior,
locomotion, power sources and sensors.
The list of learning objectives below was compiled from several resources relating to MS programs in Ocean Engineering. They are only examples
to aid in developing this program’s objectives. You need to edit, delete or add your recommendations and forward them to me via email at
jfowlkes@fau.edu, prior to the meeting. I will compile another list based on your input. This list will provide a good starting point from which to
work during the next meeting.
At the completion of FAU’s Master of Science in Ocean Engineering, the student will be able to:
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demonstrate proficiency in either coastal, offshore, and ocean engineering.
explain the professional, ethical, managerial, and other non-technical issues commonly encountered in ocean engineering practice.
collaborate with peers, clients, and the general public in promoting new ideas, products, or designs relating to ocean engineering.
adapt to the changing needs and technology of the ocean engineering industry.
explain the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
apply mathematics, science, and basic engineering topics that include statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and
probability and statistics to solve practical ocean engineering problems.
demonstrate proficiency in hydrostatics, oceanography, water waves, fluid-structure interaction, underwater acoustics, laboratory and
at-sea experience.
apply the techniques, skills, and latest engineering tools for ocean engineering practice.
identify, formulate and solve ocean engineering problems.
design and optimize engineering systems to meet the needs of the marine community.
work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.
exhibit professional and ethical standards and practices.
communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
research current issues in a beyond the marine community.
engage in life-long learning and continuing professional development.